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Usages of kousinsuru
私 は 来年 留学する ため に パスポート を 更新した。watasi ha rainen ryuugakusuru tame ni pasupooto wo kousinsita.
I renewed my passport in order to study abroad next year.
明日 パスポート を 更新します。asita pasupooto wo kousinsimasu.
I will renew my passport tomorrow.
図書館 に 行く ついで に、 定期券 を 更新する 手続き を した。tosyokan ni iku tuide ni, teikiken wo kousinsuru tetuduki wo sita.
While going to the library, I did the procedure to renew my commuter pass.
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